TRIMBLE Terramodel User guide

Brand: TRIMBLE

Model: Terramodel

Category: Software

Type: User guide

TRIMBLE Terramodel is a versatile software solution designed for engineering and construction professionals. With its advanced capabilities, Terramodel empowers users to streamline their workflows and enhance their productivity.

Key Capabilities:

3D Modeling and Visualization: Create and visualize complex 3D models, enabling you to analyze and present your designs with clarity.
Terrain Modeling: Generate accurate terrain models from various data sources, including survey data, LiDAR scans, and aerial imagery.
Roadway Design: Design and analyze roadways using a comprehensive set of tools, including alignment creation, cross-section generation, and volume calculations.

Key Capabilities:

3D Modeling and Visualization: Create and visualize complex 3D models, enabling you to analyze and present your designs with clarity.
Terrain Modeling: Generate accurate terrain models from various data sources, including survey data, LiDAR scans, and aerial imagery.
Roadway Design: Design and analyze roadways using a comprehensive set of tools, including alignment creation, cross-section generation, and volume calculations.

Terramodel®

Release Notes

• Installation

• Working with Tunnels

• Export/Upload to Trimble SCS900 (English only)

• Product Enhancements (Misc)

• Reminders

Terramodel Release Notes 2

Version 10.30

Part Number 0321-0804-D

Revision D

October 2003

Corporate Office

Trimble Navigation Limited

Engineering and Construction

5475 Kellenburger Road

Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099

U.S.A.

Phone: +1-937-233-8921

Toll free: +1-800-538-7800

Fax: +1=937-233-9441

www.trimble.com

Triangle logo, Trimble, and Terramodel

are trademarks of Trimble Navigation

Limited. All other trademarks are the

property of their respective owners.

Release Notice

This is the October 2003 release

(Revision D) of the Terramodel Release

Notes, part number 0321-0804-D. It

applies to version 10.30 of the

Terramodel® software.

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Product Information

These release notes describe the Terramodel 10.30 release. Please check the

Terramodel website for later revisions or late-breaking information.

Installation

This release is distributed on an autoinstall CD. If the CD fails to install

automatically, then run setup.exe from the CD.

Working with Tunnels

Terramodel has been enhanced to support the needs of the engineer and

surveyor working with points collected within tunnels.

The TunnelDTM command has been added. Using a HAL and VAL, this

command unwraps the points on a specified layer into a special coordinate

system which enables the Terramodel DTM engine to link the points even

though the points may overlap in true 3D space. Certain commands have been

enhanced to convert from this system as needed. A Tunnel Training Guide and

example files are included in the Examples\Tunneling folder on the Terramodel

CD. This guide explains the capabilities and limitations of working with tunnel

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data and is only available in English. Online help for tunneling is also available

when using Terramodel for working with tunnel information.

A tunnel.m menu file has been added to organize the new tunnel DTM-related

commands and certain commands from the Roadway module into a single

menu. This menu can be loaded from the MenuCfg command as described in

the training guide and in the online help.

The new import script file Callidus ASCII imports ASCII point data from the

Callidus Laser Scanner.

The TVLite command has been enhanced to display tunnel DTM data. In

certain data sets the time required to display the data has been dramatically

shortened. This command has also been enhanced to use the point color of each

point rather than using the color of the layer.

The RDX command has been enhanced to properly interpolate cross sections

from tunnel DTM data.

The XSheet command has been enhanced to properly interpolate cross sections

from tunnel DTM data.

The Shape command has been revised to have a new user interface and to

enable the user to enter circular segments.

The Earthwrk command has been enhanced to calculate average end area

volumes using shapes such as those required for circular tunnels with tunnel

DTM data.

The RoadDTM command has been enhanced to be able to create points from

circular shaped templates.

The Xsectionedt command has been enhanced to display and shade arc shapes

and tunnel DTM data. This command has also been enhanced to include a

measure option that can snap to the existing and proposed surfaces and report

the distance.

The ColorCode command has been added to the tunnel menu. This command

enables the user to color code selected points based on a user-defined table

specifying the distance from the existing tunnel DTM data to the proposed

design. This enables the user to visually identify areas that require differing

amounts of cut and fill, or that lie outside specified tolerances from the

proposed design.

The exporting of lines in DXF/DWG files has been enhanced. A single 3D

pline is created for each set, unless the set contains one or more arc segments.

Exported sets with arc segments are created as a series of 3D plines and arc

entities as required.

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Export/Upload to Trimble SCS900 (English only)

Terramodel 10.3 has added support for exporting data to the Trimble SCS900

Site Controller System. The support for sending data to the SCS900 system

consists of three parts:

• An exchange folder, which mimics the SCS900 field data structure. This folder is a

root folder for exchanging both SCS900 and Survey Controller data from Trimble CE

devices and must be properly referenced by both Terramodel and the Trimble Office

Synchronizer (see below).

• Terramodel export script for SCS900 data files. The export script for SCS900 differs

from all other export scripts; it acts as a file manager for the folders and file structure

of the device, and allows the user to export multiple and different filetypes in a single

execution of the script.

• Trimble Office Synchronizer, a separate program, which controls the exchange and

synchronization of data between the SCS900 Controller (TSCe or ACU) and the PC

or Network SCS900 exchange folder.

Please see the Terramodel online help for more information.

The Exchange Folder

This exchange folder can be located on your PC or on a network to which your

PC has access. The folder can be C:\Trimble Sync for example. Beneath the

root folder, each time a new device is connected to the PC that is operating

Trimble SCS900, Survey Controller or TDS / Trimble Survey Pro, a device

folder will be created and named as it is identified. Under the device folder, the

data structure of the device / software is copied on the PC, e.g., for Trimble

SCS900 the root data folder will be \Trimble SCS900 Data, whereas for

Trimble Survey Controller it will be \Trimble Data. Beneath the root data

folder you will find all the associated folders and data files used on that specific

device. In this way, Trimble Office Synchronizer will support the connectivity

and synchronization with multiple field crews / devices.

SC900 Export Script – It does a little more

The Export Script for SCS900 differs from all other export scripts in that it acts

as a file manager for the folders and file structure of the device, and allows the

user to export multiple and different filetypes in a single execution of the script.

The Script performs the following operations: -

• Trimble Sync Folder and Device selection – Allows the user to designate the

sync folder and, in the case of multiple field crews, select which device for which

they are creating data.

• Site Selection – Allows the user to send the data to a specified Site, and allows

the creation of Site level data, i.e., control points, background maps and site

calibration information.

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• Design Selection – Allows the user to create and manage multiple design folders,

and to create data to represent a new design or construction phase. Design level

information includes surface models, “live” foreground maps and stakeout

coordinate lists.

• Work Order Selection – Allows the user to create and manage work orders for

the site, complete with work order instructions and design folder references. This

means that a field operator can simply open a work order in the field, receive

written instructions on what is required and automatically load the necessary and

relevant data for the task at hand.

The SCS900 export script allows the user to create files by exporting objects

selected from the graphics views of Terramodel, or to add previously created

files to the exchange folder. Adding files to the exchange folder effectively

copies the file to the appropriate folder for the field device.

Trimble Office Synchronizer installs from the SCS900 CD

Trimble Office Synchronizer synchronizes data files between the SCS900 data

structure on the field device (TSCe or ACU) and the PC or Network exchange

folder accessible to Terramodel.

To install Trimble Office Synchronizer, follow the installation instructions on

the CD provided for your SCS900 installation.

Note to the Installer: The Trimble Office Synchronizer requires two

Microsoft® programs to be installed on the computer. These are “Microsoft

Active Sync®” and the “Microsoft .NET Framework®”. These may already be

installed on your computer, or they may to be installed during the installation of

the Trimble Office Synchronizer. If you have issues during installation, both

Active Sync and .NET Framework are available as a free download from

Microsoft.

Set Up the Trimble Office Synchronizer

The first time that you connect a device after installing the Trimble Office

Synchronizer, you will be requested to designate a root exchange folder. Be

prepared to identify the root of the SCS900 exchange folder (e.g. C:\Trimble

Sync). You will also need to enter the same information in the Terramodel

export script file.

Note: When Trimble Office Synchronizer first connects with a device, you will

be prompted to provide a name for this device. This device name will

subsequently appear as a folder created under the root exchange folder, e.g.

C:\Trimble Sync\Device 1. When you begin the SCS900 export script, this and

any other devices that have been connected will be listed, and you must choose

the device to which you wish to export files. This is so that Terramodel can

support file generation and synchronization for multiple field crews.

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Set Up the Terramodel Export Script

In Terramodel 10.3, an export script is installed for exporting data to the

SCS900 controller. Before your first use, edit this script following these steps:

1. Click the File\ExportUpload\Export Script Manager.

2. Highlight the SCS900 script and click Edit.

3. The SCS900 dialog box appears with the SCS900 Folder tab on top. Edit

the Sync folder field or use the Browse feature to point to the root of the

exchange folder, e.g. C:\Trimble Sync. The SCS900 data structure must

exist in a location accessible to the office computer, either on a local hard

drive or on a connected network drive.

4. Click OK at the bottom of the SCS900 dialog box to close the editing

session.

Importing data from the SCS900 Controller

Import from the SCS900 controller by using the regular Terramodel AutoCAD

DWG/DXF import script. These DXF files are transferred into the appropriate

exchange folder by the Trimble Office Synchronizer software; they will be

found in the Work Order output folder.

Important Note: All .dxf files created by SCS900 use the same standard layer

names. So if you are importing more than one DXF file created by SCS900 into

a single Terramodel project, and if you do not want the data from the various

DXF files to be on the same layers within Terramodel, rename previously

imported layers prior to importing additional SCS900 DXF data.

Product Enhancements (Misc)

Import/Export support for Nikon

The Import and Export commands have been enhanced to support the Nikon

data formats. Raw data and coordinate data from the 300 and 500 series

instruments is supported. Coordinates as well as feature code (.lst) files can be

uploaded to these instruments. The 800 Series instruments have a PC card on

them on which data is stored in a binary format. The user must export from the

instrument a Nikon ASCII raw data file as the binary is not supported. The 800

series are also supported using RS232. The feature code lists for the 800 series

are not supported.

Enhanced Export of Lines to DXF/DWG Format

The exporting of lines in DXF/DWG files has been enhanced. A single 3D

pline is created for each set, unless the set contains one or more arc segments.

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Exported sets with arc segments are created as a series of 3D plines and arc

entities as required.

Reminders

Note for ACU and TSCe Survey Controller users:

The Terramodel 10.30 CD release supports the new versions of the Survey

Controller software. To upload or download and import information to/from

these controllers, you must install the upgrade for the Trimble remote device

manager using the installation CD accompanying the device.

Enhanced pan and zoom abilities

Zoom In, Zoom Out- Rotate the mouse wheel up / down to zoom in / out. If

the keyboard focus is in a control which uses the mouse wheel (for example, in

a combo box or list box) you can still use the zoom feature by holding the [Ctrl]

key down and then using the mouse wheel.

Zoom to Rectangle- Works similar to the regular zoom command. Press and

hold the [Ctrl] key and middle mouse key (the wheel) and then drag with the

mouse to extend the zoom rectangle. When the mouse key is released the view

is zoomed.

Pan- Press and hold the middle mouse button and the drag with the mouse. A

"rubber line" is drawn on the view to indicate the pan extent.

Recenter- Press and hold the [Shift] key and click with the middle mouse

button. The view will be recentered to the location you click.

More commands are now available in the FDM module.

Numerous commands have been unsecured in order to allow all file types

required by Trimble field systems to be created, validated and supported within

the basic Field Data Module (FDM) system. The following commands are

grouped into the functions that they support and accompanied by a brief

explanation.

Surface Models

• QProf (Quick Profile)

• Set and BL (Create Breaklines)

• Setsmooth (To change the sharpness of breaklines)

• DTMEdge (Create a DTM Boundary)

• Linkset (Create DTM - generate quick (straight) contours)

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• MultilayerDTM (Form surface from multiple layers)

• TVLite (3D Visualizer - Viewing and validating surfaces)

Note: This means that FDM can import 3D Face models from CAD or

SCS900 and export surface models as TTM files to SCS900, Survey

Controller and SiteVision / SiteVision Office systems.

Background & Foreground Maps

• Explode (To break up DXF or DWG file blocks)

• Join (To connect lines that touch at end points)

• Connect (To connect lines that do not touch at end points)

• Break, Trim and Extend (To edit linework)

• Convert (To change plines to sets, creating points at the node points for

stakeout)

• Scale and ScaleElv (To scale imported CAD drawings e.g. from mm to m

in XY and Z)

• QuickLset (Browse quickly through imported DXF file layers)

• Copy, Multicopy, Mkblk (Commands to create data quickly)

Note: This means that CAD data can now be effectively imported, edited,

filtered and converted into DXF data that can be used by the Trimble SCS900,

Survey Controller, BladePro 3D or SiteVision systems as maps, linework,

points and alignments.

Control and Stakeout Points

• Point (To create points by manual entry)

• Ptblks (To create points at point block insertion locations)

• Divide (To create points at intervals along a line)

• Renumber (Renumber points in a file for stakeout)

• List (Generates a list of points)

Note: This means that point data can effectively be created and exported for

use as stakeout or control data within the Trimble SCS900 Site Controller or

Survey Controller field systems

Stakeout Lines

• Offelev (Create a line at a lateral and vertical offset to a selected line)

• Offseg (Offset a segment or entire line by a distance)

• OffsetDist (Offset a line by a specified distance)

• OffsetPoint (Offset a line to a specified point)

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• Pline, Box (Create a polyline alignment or box)

• Spline (Create a spline curve)

• Pointset (Create a set through a point number series)

• List (Generate an alignment analysis)

• Curve, Fillet, Circle (Curve generation commands for alignments)

• SCurve (Create a curve within a set line)

• Clip (Cut lines to within a selected boundary)

Note: This means that line data can effectively be created, edited and

managed for use in line stakeout or as background, foreground or avoidance

zone map data within Trimble SCS900, BladePro 3D or SiteVision systems

Road Models

• VNew, VClose (Allows use of Profile, section and other views)

• Segedit (Creation of horizontal alignments)

• HAL, VAL & Slope manager (Registration of Hz, Vt and Slope

alignments)

• RoadDTM (Creates a surface model output from road template model)

• GeomRpts (Alignment geometry reports)

• Station, IDStation (Sets and inquires alignment stationing)

• Materials (Access to Road Material Manager)

• RoadJob (Access to Road Job Manager)

• RoadMat (Access to Road Materials Shrink & Swell)

• ShapeClass, ShapeMan (Access to Road Shape manager and editor)

• Tmanager (Access to Road Template manager)

• Surface (Access to Road Surface manager)

Note: The basic commands required to enter a roadway definition that can

be exported to a DC file for use within SiteVision or Survey Controller are

now secured to FDM.

Improved Support for DC File Format

Export

• Upload of Control Points

• Upload of Stakeout Points

• Upload of Stakeout Lines

• Upload calibration information

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• Improved Roads support

• Control over the Job name and Survey Controller Version number

Import

• Survey Controller 10.7 import (DC and Job)

• Ground vector import

• Autonomous point with Lat, Long, Ht import

Also, the FDM menu (spfielddata.m) has been revised to include the commands

that are now available in FDM.

The ability to use the Terramodel Macro Language (TML) is now secured to

FDM. Note that the TML commands will function provided they do not call

secured command functions. For example, a command that calls the Volume

capability of Terramodel will not function without the Site Design module on

the hardware lock.

Latin Character Set added to tmodelf.fnt

The complete set of Latin characters was added to tmodelf.fnt in Terramodel

release 10.10. As a consequence, the superscript and subscript characters have

been removed from the tmodelf.fnt file. Users may add them into their fonts at a

desirable location as described on page 163 of the users guide or continue to use

the previous version of the tmodelf.fnt file. Other special characters above

character 127 have also been replaced. If these characters have been used with

versions of Terramodel prior to 10.10, it is recommended that the older version

of the tmodelf and tmodelp fonts files continue to be used with these project

files.

Vertical Exaggeration

In the ViewSet command vertical exaggeration should not be enabled for the

plan and sheet views. In the profile view vertical exaggeration must be enabled.

In the profile view you may set the exaggeration to 1 to effectively disable

exaggeration. Selecting objects by window will not function properly if these

suggestions are not followed.

Area command

The area command will not calculate the area of a set if there are duplicate

points or if the set crosses itself. If the command is unable to calculate the area,

close examination using the GeomRpts command can be used to determine the

error.

Refraction correction

There are two equations used for the refraction correction:

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(1 - K) / 2R

Where K is typically 0.14, or

(.5 – (k / 2)) / R

Where k is typically 0.07.

Both forms yield the same results with the appropriate value for (K,k).

Confusion can be generated when the “k” is inconsistently capitalized. Users

should note that RDE uses the second form of the equation where k = 0.07,

while Trimble Geomatics Office (TGO) uses the first form of the equation

where K = 0.14.

Note for Site work users:

For SiteWork to launch a 10.2 (or later) version of Terramodel, you must

modify the GDX.ini file found in the c:\windows (or c:\winnt) folder. The path

for Terramodel needs to be the new installation path, or SiteWork will continue

to launch the previously installed version of Terramodel.

[Launch]

Terramodel=C:\Program Files\Trimble\Terramodel\Terramodel.exe

TRIMBLE Terramodel User guide

Brand: TRIMBLE

Model: Terramodel

Category: Software

Type: User guide

Key Capabilities:

3D Modeling and Visualization: Create and visualize complex 3D models, enabling you to analyze and present your designs with clarity.
Terrain Modeling: Generate accurate terrain models from various data sources, including survey data, LiDAR scans, and aerial imagery.
Roadway Design: Design and analyze roadways using a comprehensive set of tools, including alignment creation, cross-section generation, and volume calculations.

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